Recalled human anti-ulcer drug used in veterinary medicineApril 2, 2020A human anti-ulcer drug also used in veterinary medicine has been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the agency discovered it might contain unsafe levels of a probable human carcinogen.
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Skin, soft tissue antibiotic gets FDA green lightMarch 27, 2020The generic form of an antibiotic used to treat susceptible infections in dogs and cats has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA loosens telemedicine regulations amid COVID-19 pandemicMarch 25, 2020To help animal health professionals provide care for pets during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has temporarily lifted some of its federal requirements for telemedicine.
FDA guidance: Conserve use of masks, gowns during COVID-19 pandemicMarch 17, 2020In the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance to all health-care professionals on how to conserve supplies of surgical gowns, gloves, and other protective equipment.
Combo parasite preventative gets FDA green lightFebruary 28, 2020Zoetis has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a parasite preventative that protects dogs from fleas, ticks, and worms.
Antimicrobials see second-lowest year for salesDecember 11, 2019Antimicrobials for use in food-producing animals have maintained low volume of sales and distribution in recent years.
Feline parasite solution gets FDA approvalNovember 26, 2019Merck Animal Health has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an extended-duration topical solution that protects cats from fleas, ticks, and other parasites.
Pig ear salmonellosis outbreak comes to a closeNovember 11, 2019Pig ear treats have officially been cleared for canine consumption, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says.
Hospira recalls bacteriostatic water for injectionSeptember 12, 2019Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, has issued a voluntary recall on one lot of sterile, nonpyrogenic preparation of water for injection due concerns over sterilization.
Human Salmonella cases linked to pig ears climb to 143August 30, 2019Cases of salmonellosis in humans connected to contact with pig ear treats continue to rise and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising pet owners to take precautions to avoid illness.
